Yale University Art Gallery (videos of April 2017)

source: Yale University Art Gallery
1:08:30 The Lemon’s Lure Mariët Westermann
The artfully peeled lemon, baring its spongy pith and shiny flesh, was one of the most beloved motifs of Dutch still-life
1:08:30 The Lemon’s Lure Mariët Westermann
The artfully peeled lemon, baring its spongy pith and shiny flesh, was one of the most beloved motifs of Dutch still-life painters in the 17th century. Why did the lemon become s...
55:38 “The Carryers of the World”: Trade and Luxury Goods in the Dutch Golden Age Femke Diercks
In 1728 the Englishman Daniel Defoe described the Dutch as “The Carryers of the World, the middle Persons of Trade, the Factors and Brokers of Europe.” In this lecture, Femke Diercks...
1:00:15 Fragile Matters: Fascination for Ceramic in the Early Modern Period Femke Diercks
Chinese porcelain caused a sensation from the moment it entered Europe. While the first rare pieces were acquired for important princely collections, Dutch merchants began importing ...
1:12:14 Keynote for Writing/Curating the Middle East Wael Shawky
The celebrated Egyptian artist Wael Shawky interrogates the real and mythic histories of the Arab world through film, performance, and storytelling. His recent film trilogy, Cabaret Cr...
1:02:59 The Dutch Abroad and What They Brought Back, Nautilus Cups in Holland: East Embraced by West John Walsh
Friday, March 31, 2017, 1:30 pm
During the Golden Age of Dutch pros